Benjamin Sinclair, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

How Does Canada’s Federal Election Affect TransCanada Corporation?

August 14, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has been in the centre of some important political debates. What effect does this election have on…

Investing

3 Stocks You Want to Own as the Loonie Tumbles

August 13, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), and CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) all benefit from a plunging loonie.

Dividend Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. a Buy After Slashing its 15% Dividend?

August 13, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) cut its $0.23 monthly dividend to $0.10. How should investors react?

Investing

Could Bombardier Inc. Get Bought Out?

August 13, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Could Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) be a bargain for potential acquirers?

Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. Worth Buying for $37.75 Per Share?

August 12, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) shares are at the same level they were at in October 2013. What does that say…

Metals and Mining Stocks

How China Sunk Teck Resources Ltd. Shares by 7% In 1 Day

August 12, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) sunk 7% because of some worrisome news from China. Is the stock now worth buying?

Dividend Stocks

Can the 15% Dividend From Crescent Point Energy Corp. Survive $40 Oil?

August 12, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Oil prices are moving lower once again. What does this spell for the Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) dividend?

Dividend Stocks

The Top 3 Stocks in Kevin O’Leary’s Canadian Dividend Fund

August 11, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

The dividend fund with Kevin O'Leary's name holds Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO), and Concordia Healthcare Corp.…

Investing

Will BCE Inc.’s Big Bet on High-Speed Internet Pay Off?

August 11, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is spending billions to bring Canadians faster Internet. How worried should shareholders be?

Investing

3 Reasons to Trade Your Royal Bank of Canada Shares for Home Capital Group Inc.

August 11, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) may be more popular, but Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is the better buy.

Dividend Stocks

3 Ways Crescent Point Energy Corp. Has Maintained its 15% Dividend

August 11, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

How has Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) avoided a dividend cut?

Tech Stocks

Is Westport Innovations Inc. a Bargain After Falling Below $5 Per Share?

August 11, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) shares are beaten up. Is now the time to step in?

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Has 3 Options for its Hardware Division

August 10, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

What should BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) do with its shrinking legacy business?

Investing

Bombardier Inc. Has 2 Options for the CSeries: Go All-In or Fold

August 10, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has a big decision to make with its CSeries program.

Investing

3 Reasons BCE Inc. Continues to Post Impressive Results

August 10, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) reported great results for the second quarter. How did the company pull this off?

Investing

3 Long-Term Threats Facing Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

August 10, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) aren't completely invincible.

Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Dividend Stock: Telus Corporation or Fortis Inc.?

August 10, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are well liked by dividend investors. But which is better?

Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Shouldn’t Give up on Handsets Yet

August 7, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Numerous analysts are calling for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) to abandon handset-making. But it's too soon for such a move.

Energy Stocks

Bottom Line: Is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. a Buy at $32 Per Share?

August 7, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is coping well with low oil prices. So, are its shares underpriced?

Investing

2 Ways Bombardier Inc. Can Make its Share Price Take off

August 7, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has more options than you might think.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. About to Turn the Ship Around?

August 6, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has made some key moves this year. What does the future hold?

These Rock-Solid Dividends Yield More Than 4.5%

August 6, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) both have big dividends you can count on.

Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. a Screaming Buy at $1.70?

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) shares are down 80% in the past year. Are they in bargain territory?

Dividend Stocks

How Long Can These 3 Big Energy Dividends Last?

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), and Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) all have big dividends. But for how…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Shares of Barrick Gold Corp. and Yamana Gold Inc. Have Gotten Crushed

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) may look cheap, but watch out.

Energy Stocks

Forget Suncor Energy Inc. and Bet on Oil With This Stock Instead

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Investors should opt for Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) over Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know About Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s 14% Dividend

August 4, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has a big dividend, but there's more to the story.